Epithelial Tissues Flashcards
Stratified squamous STRUCTURE:
Many layers; outermost layer(s) are flattened cells
Simple columnar STRUCTURE:
Single layer of tall, narrow cells
Psuedostratified STRUCTURE:
Single layer of tall cells that wedge together to appear as if there are 2 or more layers
Simple squamous LOCATION:
- Alveoli of lungs
* Lining of blood and lymphatic vessels
Stratified squamous LOCATION:
- Surface of lining of mouth and esophagus
* Surface of skin (epidermis)
Simple cuboidal LOCATION:
Glands, kidney tubules
Simple columnar LOCATION:
Surface layer of lining of stomach, intestines, parts of respiratory tract
Pseudostratisfied LOCATION:
Surface of lining of trachea
Stratified transitional LOCATION:
Urinary bladder
Simple squamous STRUCTURE:
Single layer of flattened cells
Simple cuboidal STRUCTURE:
Single layer of cells that are as tall as they are wide
Stratified transitional STRUCTURE:
Many layers of varying transitional shapes, capable of stretching
Simple squamous FUNCTION:
Diffusion of respiratory gases between alveolar air and blood. * diffusion, filtration, and osmosis
Stratified squamous FUNCTION:
- Protection
* Protection
Simple cuboidal FUNCTION:
Secretion, absorption
